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. >> this article meets the flammability requirements of california bureau of home furnishings technical bulletin 117. care should be exercised near open flame or with burning cigarettes. >> when you read that, what does that mean to you? >> it means it's loaded with toxic flame retardant chemicals that don't prevent fires, yes. >> this is a hotel. there are thousands of people who have probably sat on this couch. >> same with your home. >> everywhere? >> everywhere. >> it's quite striking, still. we add all these chemicals to things. they don't work, they're not necessary, and they're probably toxic. >> right, but they're incredibly, incredibly profit-driven. >> globally, flame retardant chemicals are a growing business. grossing more than $4 billion a year. >> there's three companies that manufacture and sell the chemicals, and they have various advocacy groups who talk about burns and fire. they have very big budgets. >> advocacy groups like the citizens for fire safety. remember them? not just any citizens. their tax records lay out permission to promote the business of the chemical
. >> this article meets the flammability requirements of california bureau of home furnishings technical bulletin 117. care should be exercised near open flame or with burning cigarettes. >> when you read that, what does that mean to you? >> it means it's loaded with toxic flame retardant chemicals that don't prevent fires, yes. >> this is a hotel. there are thousands of people who have probably sat on this couch. >> same with your home. >> everywhere?...
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we have a school shooting in taft, california. we want to go to george howell. glancing at me e-mail, all schools in kern county, california, all schools on lockdown with the exception of this high school which has been evacuated. >> we are talking about taft union high school, about 45 minutes away from bakersfield where we are getting a lot of our information from kero tv. they have taken calls from students hiding in closets, brooke, while this was happening. we know at this point according to their reporting at least three victims in this case at taft union high school. we also know that the shooter, apparently taken into custody around 9:20 on the west coast. the kern county sheriff's office went door-to-door, room to room trying to secure the school after they got information about this. 9:00 on the west coast. we have been able to confirm through the fire captain one person was treated with minor injuries and unconfirmed reports it happened outside the school on a side street. some report that is it happened inside the school. these are early reports that
we have a school shooting in taft, california. we want to go to george howell. glancing at me e-mail, all schools in kern county, california, all schools on lockdown with the exception of this high school which has been evacuated. >> we are talking about taft union high school, about 45 minutes away from bakersfield where we are getting a lot of our information from kero tv. they have taken calls from students hiding in closets, brooke, while this was happening. we know at this point...
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kyung lah is in california with the latest. every time you hear these stories right now, a shudder comes with it because of what happened at sandy hook. what do we actually know about what happened here? >> we're learning, actually, a little more. police officers just briefed us in the last hour or so. what they're telling us is that the 16-year-old shooter actually planned this, began the planning of it last night. he took the shotgun from his home, the home he's living it. it belongs to his brother, his 19-year-old brother, and the atf now tracking the registration. he then got the rounds. he went to bed, knew he was going to go in late. he went into his classroom, directly to those two boys who he says he tells police, were bullying him, and he aimed at both of them, striking one of them. i want to show you now a picture of the teacher in that classroom because what stopped it? it was this man. this teacher, what he did in addition to the counselor at the school, they convinced the boy to put down the gun, and that, piers, i
kyung lah is in california with the latest. every time you hear these stories right now, a shudder comes with it because of what happened at sandy hook. what do we actually know about what happened here? >> we're learning, actually, a little more. police officers just briefed us in the last hour or so. what they're telling us is that the 16-year-old shooter actually planned this, began the planning of it last night. he took the shotgun from his home, the home he's living it. it belongs to...
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california, california is in the house, we have a lot of families from california. this is the elliott family. were you here last go-round. >> yes, we were, my boys were four and six. >> four and six and you returned, what does this mean to you? >> this means a lot. it's history in the making. my children are part of it. i'm excited. they're always going to know that history is important. >> what is your name? >> jalen elliott. >> you were here last time? >> yes, i was. >> do you remember anything about it? >> they locked down the roads. >> how old were you? >> four years old. >> you were just four? >> uh-huh. >> you're eight now, right? >> yes. >> what do you remember when you were four when you saw the president? >> did you scream? >> well, i did a funny dance. >> you did a funny dance? you must have been pretty excited, yeah? >> yes, i was. >> how do you feel about it a second time now that you're eight years old? >> i don't know. >> it feels good because i could like, really remember stuff. >> that's good. yeah, you get a second go-round. and you're sporting som
california, california is in the house, we have a lot of families from california. this is the elliott family. were you here last go-round. >> yes, we were, my boys were four and six. >> four and six and you returned, what does this mean to you? >> this means a lot. it's history in the making. my children are part of it. i'm excited. they're always going to know that history is important. >> what is your name? >> jalen elliott. >> you were here last time?...
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to the point you raised before, when you're talking about in california, california is a democratic state. but there are a lot of republicans in that democratic state. and you don't have republican presidential candidates trying to win their votes. so if you said that if republicans are -- have 40% of the vote, allocate 40% of those delegates -- of those lakt rats. that's not a crazy idea. in virginia, the state that set off this controversy, the state senator, his idea was not only do you distribute these by congressional district, you also give the two additional electors to the candidate who wins the most districts, rather than the most votes in that state. that set people off. unlike maine and nebraska. that's an idea that really set people off. because it says that even if someone loses the state overall, they're not going to get the two extra electorates. >> this is what this whole thing exposes. it exposes the weakness of the democratic party by focusing on national elections and not state elections. one of the reasons we're seeing these take place, like voter suppression laws, lik
to the point you raised before, when you're talking about in california, california is a democratic state. but there are a lot of republicans in that democratic state. and you don't have republican presidential candidates trying to win their votes. so if you said that if republicans are -- have 40% of the vote, allocate 40% of those delegates -- of those lakt rats. that's not a crazy idea. in virginia, the state that set off this controversy, the state senator, his idea was not only do you...
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she's a california democrat representing a fairly liberal constituency. but she introduced legislation banning 150 assault weapons is the former mayor of san francisco. she came to office as the direct result of a notorious shooting, an assassination. the story from chief congressional correspondent, dana bash. >> reporter: for dianne feinstein, it's personal. >> i became mayor as a product of assassination. both mayor mosconi and supervisor harvey milk have been shot and killed. >> reporter: the death of her colleagues including harvey milk, the first openly gay public official in america, was so traumatic, she rarely discusses it. you were someone who was very close to a tragic shooting. but here at the launch of her push to renew the assault weapons ban, she answered in graphic detail. >> i was the one that found supervisor milk's body. and i was the one to put a finger in a bullet hole, trying to get a pulse. once you have been through one of these episodes, once you see what the crime scene is like, it isn't like the movies. it changes your view of w
she's a california democrat representing a fairly liberal constituency. but she introduced legislation banning 150 assault weapons is the former mayor of san francisco. she came to office as the direct result of a notorious shooting, an assassination. the story from chief congressional correspondent, dana bash. >> reporter: for dianne feinstein, it's personal. >> i became mayor as a product of assassination. both mayor mosconi and supervisor harvey milk have been shot and killed....
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that's six more than last week and for a long time, california was not on the list, but now california is one of those states. this season's flu vaccine is only about 62% effective, but experts say it's still the best option for staving off the flu. >>> former new orleans mayor ray nagin is facing some big legal trouble. he's been indicted on 21 charges of federal corruption, including bribery, money laundering, fraud, filing false tax returns. nagin was mayor of new orleans during 2005's hurricane katrina and the aftermath and prosecutors say he used his office for personal gain and accepted payoffs, free trips, and thousands of dollars in bribes. >>> hey, the dow and the s&p 500 ended the week at their highest levels in five years. now, the finish closed out a trade week that saw strong quarterly earnings from reports from major banks. markets also seemed to react positively to signs that the debt ceiling debate could be pushed back a bit. trading resumes on tuesday after the martin luther king jr. holiday. >>> let's turn to the inauguration now. former president bush 41 and 43 were,
that's six more than last week and for a long time, california was not on the list, but now california is one of those states. this season's flu vaccine is only about 62% effective, but experts say it's still the best option for staving off the flu. >>> former new orleans mayor ray nagin is facing some big legal trouble. he's been indicted on 21 charges of federal corruption, including bribery, money laundering, fraud, filing false tax returns. nagin was mayor of new orleans during...
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we've had very bad snow in the central california region. and so he couldn't get here. so there was no armed police guards. now, i did ask the police chief here, would it have made a difference if that armed police officer was on the campus premises like he normally is? and the police officer, the police chief says it would have made no difference today. the entire police department, he says, was able to arrive within 60 seconds. they had an incredibly fast response time. and it was the words of the teacher, the words of the teacher that ended this. and that's what they are saying that, it was absolutely vital that this teacher was able to be brave, able to distract this kid so that the other kids could get away, and then convince this boy to put down the weapon. >> he sounds like a real hero. kyung, thank you very much indeed. >>> our next guest is a gun owner and supporter of the second amendment. mark kelly's wife, former congresswoman gabrielle giffords was nearly killed in a that appalling shooting in tucson a few years ago. americans responsible solutions, mark ke
we've had very bad snow in the central california region. and so he couldn't get here. so there was no armed police guards. now, i did ask the police chief here, would it have made a difference if that armed police officer was on the campus premises like he normally is? and the police officer, the police chief says it would have made no difference today. the entire police department, he says, was able to arrive within 60 seconds. they had an incredibly fast response time. and it was the words...
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the united states senator whose own hands were bloodied by one of the most famous shooting acts in california history. cnn's chief correspondent, dana bash, was at the emotional announcement on capitol hill. >> reporter: wolf, with all the gun control measures that president obama provided this one, this assault-style ban is one of the toughest to get through congress. her determination comes from a very public tragedy four decades ago. for diane feinstein, it is personal. >> well, i became mayor as a product of assassination. both mayor masconey and supervisor have been shot and killed. >> reporter: the death of her colleagues, including harvey milk, the first openly gay public official was so traumatic she rarely discussed it. >> we're somebody that was very close to a tragic shooting. >> reporter: but here, in the launch to push the assault weapons ban, she talked about it in graphic detail. >> i was the one that found supervisor milk's body, and i was the one trying to get a pulse. once you have been through one of these episodes, once you see what the crime scene is like it is not like t
the united states senator whose own hands were bloodied by one of the most famous shooting acts in california history. cnn's chief correspondent, dana bash, was at the emotional announcement on capitol hill. >> reporter: wolf, with all the gun control measures that president obama provided this one, this assault-style ban is one of the toughest to get through congress. her determination comes from a very public tragedy four decades ago. for diane feinstein, it is personal. >> well,...
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he took his own life inside his california home last may. his family donated his brain to the national institute of health. the scientists found he suffered from a dejentd tigenerative bra disease. dr. sanjay gupta, a neurosur neurosurgeon, has been following this story. >> you remember duerson and seau, shot themselves in the chest. duerson said he wanted his brain to be studied. that's what they think about junior seau seau. it showed chronic encephalopathy. most of the nfl players brains have shown this. these are people who wanted their brain studied. they are a little bit of a biased group. clearly, it is a significant issue. stage four being anger, um pu e impulsivity. >> so the knocks to his head changed his personality too? >> what we've learned from this is the only thing that can cause this problem, known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is like an alzheimer's disease that strikes young people i saw some first-hand. went to the lab where they are looking at this. that chronic traumatic encephalopathy can be caused by concussion
he took his own life inside his california home last may. his family donated his brain to the national institute of health. the scientists found he suffered from a dejentd tigenerative bra disease. dr. sanjay gupta, a neurosur neurosurgeon, has been following this story. >> you remember duerson and seau, shot themselves in the chest. duerson said he wanted his brain to be studied. that's what they think about junior seau seau. it showed chronic encephalopathy. most of the nfl players...
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the ceo joins us from california. hello there, peter. >> hi. >> let's look at one of these ads, lots of eyeballs, kate upton and call it sex, suds and mercedes. ♪ >> peter, i just want to say those guys that commercial are really good actors, aren't they? how do you measure the effectiveness of this ad? >> we look after the ad, not just super bowl ads, every ad, 30,000 of them to date and rate them with 500 view ender's evaluate key dimensions of the ad shown to impact sales or the brand objective, things like attention and likability you information content that kind of thing, a super bowl ad is different to evaluate what makes a great super bowl ad, you have to understand the dynamics of the super bowl audience. first, it is huge, the biggest sized audience you will see all year. secondly, people are watching it live, people might record it, but not like most tv shows these days. third, people like watching the commercials it is a unique ex-kbreefrnls the first cardinal rule of super bowl advertising, what is grea
the ceo joins us from california. hello there, peter. >> hi. >> let's look at one of these ads, lots of eyeballs, kate upton and call it sex, suds and mercedes. ♪ >> peter, i just want to say those guys that commercial are really good actors, aren't they? how do you measure the effectiveness of this ad? >> we look after the ad, not just super bowl ads, every ad, 30,000 of them to date and rate them with 500 view ender's evaluate key dimensions of the ad shown to impact...
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certainly not on this farmland in california, an area tapped as a high-speed train route. you'll see fields of trees if you go there, lots of dairy farms as well. plenty of cows. but no high-speed trains. nearly half of the $8 billion has been pledged to california where they have been planning high-speed rail between san francisco and los angeles for more than ten years. as word pointed out in this program before, just by ten years and billions pledged, not a single piece of track on that line has been built. where is the rest of the money gone? some of the money, believe it or not, went to vermont, a state with no big cities, little congestion. as drew griffin found out, very few rail passengers and even fewer trains. >> reporter: it was a $50 million federal grant, tax dollars bringing high-speed rail to vermont. sleek, fast trains taking d.c.ers and new yorkers up to the tranquil countryside and quaint towns of the green mountain state. now, all the work is done. listen. and watch as those trains and your tax dollars whiz by. it's not that vermont has done anything wro
certainly not on this farmland in california, an area tapped as a high-speed train route. you'll see fields of trees if you go there, lots of dairy farms as well. plenty of cows. but no high-speed trains. nearly half of the $8 billion has been pledged to california where they have been planning high-speed rail between san francisco and los angeles for more than ten years. as word pointed out in this program before, just by ten years and billions pledged, not a single piece of track on that line...
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when we return, going after the guns with california senator dianne feinstein. [ woman ] ring. ring. progresso. your soups are so awesomely delicious my husband and i can't stop eating 'em! what's...that... on your head? can curlers! tomato basil, potato with bacon... we've got a lot of empty cans. [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. or treat gas with these after you get it. now that's like sunblock before or sun burn cream later. oh, somebody out there's saying, now i get it! take beano before and there'll be no gas. >>> yesterday in washington, d.c. thousands of demonstrators took on -- and in suburban atlanta, potential gun beiers lined up at gun shows to stock up in case congress does impose some new restrictions. what's been a really weekend will be a really busy week for you with these hearings opening up. i wanted to play you first something that senator joe manchin, a democrat from west virginia a man you know very well said to us last sunday. >> it has to be comp hencive and that's what i have tried to t l tell. harry reid the majority reader in th
when we return, going after the guns with california senator dianne feinstein. [ woman ] ring. ring. progresso. your soups are so awesomely delicious my husband and i can't stop eating 'em! what's...that... on your head? can curlers! tomato basil, potato with bacon... we've got a lot of empty cans. [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. or treat gas with these after you get it. now that's like sunblock before or sun burn cream later. oh, somebody out there's saying, now i get...
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she was brought up in california and moved to new york in the 70s. she was making art and interacted with a number of pivotal figures. you see in the films that she makes that very visual quality, that special esthetics. she wants it to be memorable. anyone who has seen zero dark 30, the scene at the end of the film, you see the artist in her there. >> indeed. thank you. we appreciate you joining us. >> thank you. >> at the top of the hour, brooke is off today. the battle over gun control kicking into high gear. dianne feinstein stood near this wall of guns, flanked by police officers as she unveiled a tough bill that would ban assault weapons. it would ban more than 100 specific models of firearms and weapons with detachable magazines and high capacity magazines that use more than ten rounds of ammunition. it faces staunch opposition from the nra and gun rights advocates. her parents were shot and killed at the cafeteria in texas in 1991. she regrets leaving her gun in the car and talks about how parents are reacting to the recent shooting in newtow
she was brought up in california and moved to new york in the 70s. she was making art and interacted with a number of pivotal figures. you see in the films that she makes that very visual quality, that special esthetics. she wants it to be memorable. anyone who has seen zero dark 30, the scene at the end of the film, you see the artist in her there. >> indeed. thank you. we appreciate you joining us. >> thank you. >> at the top of the hour, brooke is off today. the battle over...
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he is based in southern california. with our teams here in washington and los angeles and atlanta, we did get information on him but it's not clear at the moment if he knows manti te'o or not. it was a hoax made all the more believable by his hushed mournful interviews, like the one he gave espn. >> i cried. i yelled. never felt that way before. this is six hours ago i just found out my grandma passed away and you take, you know, the love of my life. last thing she said to me was, i love you. >> but manti te'o's girlfriend, lennay kekua who reportedly died of luke be keem yeah never existed. who perpetrated it? deadspin.com. pointing to a young man. cnn obtained a yearbook photo of him from 2008 when he was a senior in lancaster, california. deadspin, siting friends and relatives of his, says he created the girlfriend and spread the myth online. >> they told us that he has been doing this fake online profile for several years and that he's caught other people in its trap but that they caught on way earlier than manti te
he is based in southern california. with our teams here in washington and los angeles and atlanta, we did get information on him but it's not clear at the moment if he knows manti te'o or not. it was a hoax made all the more believable by his hushed mournful interviews, like the one he gave espn. >> i cried. i yelled. never felt that way before. this is six hours ago i just found out my grandma passed away and you take, you know, the love of my life. last thing she said to me was, i love...
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it happened at taft, california. authorities say a 16-year-old student is in critical condition after being shot by another student who brought a shotgun to school, walked into a classroom, and opened fire. in the wake of last year's mass shootings in colorado and now in connecticut, we're hearing frequent calls for restrictions on assault weapons. cnn's crime and justice correspondent joe johns is here in "the situation room." but earlier he visited a gun store and a shooting range for a hands-on explanation for what these guns are and the kind of restrictions that may be coming. it's really an eye-opening experience you went through. >> it certainly is, wolf. what is an assault weapon, anyway? you hear that question all the time. many say the experts say it's inprecise. it's meant to describe military and combat weapons as opposed to recreational. the other thing is banning certain item because of how they look. whether an ar-15 is more dangerous because it has extra features attached to it. we went to blue ridge a
it happened at taft, california. authorities say a 16-year-old student is in critical condition after being shot by another student who brought a shotgun to school, walked into a classroom, and opened fire. in the wake of last year's mass shootings in colorado and now in connecticut, we're hearing frequent calls for restrictions on assault weapons. cnn's crime and justice correspondent joe johns is here in "the situation room." but earlier he visited a gun store and a shooting range...
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and for the first time, california is on the list. this season's flu season is only about 62% effective, but experts say it's still the best option for staving off that flu. tmpk >>> the chance of a federal government default in the next few weeks has dropped significantly. house leaders have agreed to extend the debt limit. it's a 180 from their earlier refusal to delay the debate. but there is a catch here, both the house and the senate must pass a budget before the extension expires. and if they don't, guess what, congress won't get paid. >>> remember the guy who warned a tsa agent to, quote, don't touch my -- yeah, you know that. he doesn't have to worry anymore, apparently. that's because the tsa is removing full body scanners at congressional airports. officials say they can't meets a deadline for making the scanners less intrusive. many people on the for manual pat-downs, anyway, including the guy who gave that very familiar warning. >>> i could say in the entire 2 1/2 hours we spoke, he was completely composed, self-assured. h
and for the first time, california is on the list. this season's flu season is only about 62% effective, but experts say it's still the best option for staving off that flu. tmpk >>> the chance of a federal government default in the next few weeks has dropped significantly. house leaders have agreed to extend the debt limit. it's a 180 from their earlier refusal to delay the debate. but there is a catch here, both the house and the senate must pass a budget before the extension...
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for the first time, california is on the list. the season's flu vaccine is only about 62% effective. not a high number, but experts say it's still the best option for staving off the flu. >>> and welcome back to the national mall. we've been getting a musical preview on the mall this morning. bands galore. there's music everywhere. everyone is getting ready for the big party and the big inauguration monday. that includes, of course, on a more serious note, secret service, police and the military. cnn pentagon correspondent chris lawrence is keeping an eye on security for us. good morning to you. how big of an operation is this? how many agencies are part of this security detail? >> reporter: randi, in all, probably more than 20 local, state, federal agencies involved to the tune of probably 10,000 to 15,000 police officers, national guard troops and federal agents. it's all being run, though, by the secret service. this has been designated a national sort of secure -- special security event. what that means is that the secret serv
for the first time, california is on the list. the season's flu vaccine is only about 62% effective. not a high number, but experts say it's still the best option for staving off the flu. >>> and welcome back to the national mall. we've been getting a musical preview on the mall this morning. bands galore. there's music everywhere. everyone is getting ready for the big party and the big inauguration monday. that includes, of course, on a more serious note, secret service, police and...
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our kyung lah is outside taft high school in taft, california. it's about 120 miles northwest of los angeles, as you see there. and kyung, what more can you tell us about the shooter and the possible motive? >> reporter: well, what we know is that first, police say he absolutely targeted those two boys, the first one who he struck, the second one, who he missed. and what we are also learning, from multiple parents and students we've talked to here on the grounds of the high school, is that this was a very troubled boy, a boy who had a list of names, according to these parents and students, that he dubbed a hit list. people who he wanted to target, to kill. that's why the school kicked him out of school last year. but he was let back to school this year. here's what some parents and students told us. >> he had a hit list of who he wanted to kill and i guess, lake, last year, he didn't -- he wasn't in school. he got kicked out, because of it, i think. and people kept on trying to find out, and then he got back this year, and then i guess this happe
our kyung lah is outside taft high school in taft, california. it's about 120 miles northwest of los angeles, as you see there. and kyung, what more can you tell us about the shooter and the possible motive? >> reporter: well, what we know is that first, police say he absolutely targeted those two boys, the first one who he struck, the second one, who he missed. and what we are also learning, from multiple parents and students we've talked to here on the grounds of the high school, is...
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>> california. >> you're from california. >> yeah. >> what's your name? >> sabrina. >> sabrina is here with me. guys in front, move over a little bit so we can see sabrina on camera. when did you get here, sabrinsa? >> yesterday. i go to school at the university of maryland. >> are you excited to be here? >> yes, very. >> why are you here? >> the inauguration. >> and it's warm today. it's in the 50s. >> yeah, it's warm. >> yeah. >> california was cold. >> are you guys excited to be here? [ cheers and applause ] >> did you -- do you know today is a day of service? >> yeah! >> did you guys do any service? >> yeah! >> well, i know someone who is working and doing her part today, and that's cnn's suzanne malveaux. suzanne, how are you doing your part? are you out working or seeing a lot of people doing their part today? >> reporter: don, i am working. but i don't know if the wobble has anything to do with community service. but there was a whole bunch of people, a whole group of people, who are doing the wobble, just a few minutes ago. dj mel literally is kee
>> california. >> you're from california. >> yeah. >> what's your name? >> sabrina. >> sabrina is here with me. guys in front, move over a little bit so we can see sabrina on camera. when did you get here, sabrinsa? >> yesterday. i go to school at the university of maryland. >> are you excited to be here? >> yes, very. >> why are you here? >> the inauguration. >> and it's warm today. it's in the 50s. >> yeah, it's...
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there's been a school shooting at taft high school in -- that's in taft, california. and this is according to our affiliate kero. the shooting happened this morning around 9:00 a.m. local time we're told. according to reports, at least two people were shot. the shooter is in custody, and parents are picking up their kids at the school's football field. just repeating, taft high school in taft, california, a shag around 9:00 a.m. -- a shooting around 9:00 a.m. local time. two people shot, the shooter in custody. we'll bring you more development as they come to us. >>> today was supposed to be the inauguration day for venezuelan president hugo chavez. but he's still in cuba undergoing cancer treatment. despite his absence, though, venezuela's supreme court ruled that the 58-year-old president can begin his new term today. he can be sworn in later. that it is, in fact, legal to postpone that. his supporters are rallying outside the presidential palace showing solidarity. but cnn's paula newton reports opposition leaders feel that a delayed swearing-in leaves no one in ch
there's been a school shooting at taft high school in -- that's in taft, california. and this is according to our affiliate kero. the shooting happened this morning around 9:00 a.m. local time we're told. according to reports, at least two people were shot. the shooter is in custody, and parents are picking up their kids at the school's football field. just repeating, taft high school in taft, california, a shag around 9:00 a.m. -- a shooting around 9:00 a.m. local time. two people shot, the...
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the widespread flu activity, california, hawaii, and mississippi are the three states that don't yet have the widespread activity but, again, the flu is everywhere. four states have gone up in terms of activity. five states have come down, so we're about even, if you will, as compared to last week. >> all right. one of the things i find amazing is when people say, i'm not going to get the flu shot because that will get me the flu, and we just need to be really clear. you absolutely cannot get the flu from the flu shot, so why, then, sanjay, do people get sick after they get the shot? >> well, there's a few reasons. first of all, the flu shot is not 100% protective. it's about 60% protective, so there are going to be some people who get the flu despite having had a flu shot. not because of the flu shot. also, even after you get the flu shot, it takes a couple of weeks for your protection to build up. so, if you get exposed after you get the flu shot but within that two-week window, you could still get sick, but, you know, one thing i want to point out and i think this is important, as
the widespread flu activity, california, hawaii, and mississippi are the three states that don't yet have the widespread activity but, again, the flu is everywhere. four states have gone up in terms of activity. five states have come down, so we're about even, if you will, as compared to last week. >> all right. one of the things i find amazing is when people say, i'm not going to get the flu shot because that will get me the flu, and we just need to be really clear. you absolutely cannot...
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i am skip russo, clinical psychologist at the university of southern california, institute for creative technologies. with so much competition, finding the right job is never easy. but with the nation's largest alumni network, including those in key hiring positions, university of phoenix can help connect you to a world of opportunity. something this delicious could only come from nature. new nectresse. the 100% natural no-calorie sweetener made from the goodness of fruit. new nectresse. sweetness naturally. gives you 1% cash back on all purchases, plus a 50% annual bonus. and everyone but her likes 50% more cash, but i have an idea. do you want a princess dress? yes. cupcakes? yes. do you want an etch-a-sketch? yes! do you want 50% more cash? no. you got talent. [ male announcer ] the capital one cash rewards card gives you 1% cash back on every purchase plus a 50% annual bonus on the cash you earn. it's the card for people who like more cash. what's in your wallet? i usually say that. your soups are so awesomely delicious my husband and i can't stop eating 'em! what's...that... on you
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we're joined live from california now with professor algore. welcome. how has michelle obama approached the role? >> i think she is doing a good job. i could give her an a-plus. we study the first ladies and we study women, actually. so we get a sense of how politics operates on another sort of sphere. and one of the capacities that the first lady, the role of first lady, has is that it offers the person who steps into it the chance to be a symbol. to have a kind of symbolizing function. so if she chooses, the first lady can decide whether she wants to be the face of her husband's administration. personifying it and sending out messages that are psychological and emotional in nature. and i think michelle obama has done that. >> you wonder about, you know, a sense of freedom for the second term. you see her, her new hairdo. do first ladies tend to express more freedom during the second term, once a campaign is over? is there less pressure to conform? >> oh, i think there's a lot less pressure all the way around. but i do have a piece of advice for mrs. o
we're joined live from california now with professor algore. welcome. how has michelle obama approached the role? >> i think she is doing a good job. i could give her an a-plus. we study the first ladies and we study women, actually. so we get a sense of how politics operates on another sort of sphere. and one of the capacities that the first lady, the role of first lady, has is that it offers the person who steps into it the chance to be a symbol. to have a kind of symbolizing function....
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. >>> a disturbing story out of california. a fourth grade teacher is in custody on charges he molested at least a dozen students. he's pleaded not guilty and is being held on $12 million bail. i understand there could even be more cases against this teacher of alleged abuse. what are we learning? >> reporter: well, according to the los angeles police department, suzanne, there could be as many as 20 juvenile victims and one adult. as far as the charges that he is facing, we're talking 15 charges specifically involving 12 children. all juveniles. parents here very upset that this investigation took so long. this teacher was removed from the school last year but the charges were not brought until this week. another aspect of this case that has people scratching their heads, the former principal of this school according to the los angeles unified school district did not do enough to report the allegations and suspicions of abuse by this teacher. not only in this case but in a case years ago at another school where both of them wo
. >>> a disturbing story out of california. a fourth grade teacher is in custody on charges he molested at least a dozen students. he's pleaded not guilty and is being held on $12 million bail. i understand there could even be more cases against this teacher of alleged abuse. what are we learning? >> reporter: well, according to the los angeles police department, suzanne, there could be as many as 20 juvenile victims and one adult. as far as the charges that he is facing, we're...
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i just know california traffic is already bad. >> you ever do any of those doughnuts? >> no, no. i would never say it on live tv if i did. >> we're not doing it either. you can always follow us on twitter.
i just know california traffic is already bad. >> you ever do any of those doughnuts? >> no, no. i would never say it on live tv if i did. >> we're not doing it either. you can always follow us on twitter.
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it's in the transcript at si.com, at noon when her casket was supposedly closing in southern california, he was going through a walk-through to play michigan. so certainly in retrospect, if your girlfriend passes, the question is answered, do you go to the funeral? te'o had another funeral to go to, which he did go to, of his grandmother that week and he returned home for it. perhaps the family didn't schedule the funeral around him. with all of these little discrepancies, there were ways you could rationalize it at the time in your mind. that's what myself. >> and a lot of other reporter did. >> you could understand because these stories are inspiring and it's hard to imagine when you have perhaps been terribly lied to. thanks to both of you. >> next, one of america's popular and prolific writers dridr dies today. a look back at an inkrezable trail blazer, next. i appreciate it. i'll be right back. they didn't take a dime. how much in fees does your bank take to watch your money? if your bank takes more money than a stranger, you need an ally. ally bank. your money needs an ally. in th
it's in the transcript at si.com, at noon when her casket was supposedly closing in southern california, he was going through a walk-through to play michigan. so certainly in retrospect, if your girlfriend passes, the question is answered, do you go to the funeral? te'o had another funeral to go to, which he did go to, of his grandmother that week and he returned home for it. perhaps the family didn't schedule the funeral around him. with all of these little discrepancies, there were ways you...
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here's what a new study from the university of california merced concludes -- the more you contribute to your children's education, the lower their grades are likely to be. that's right. you're buying them a golden ticket, and they're tarnishing it. what are you supposed to do? are you supposed to make them pay their own way? what we can do is help college kids keep their debts as low as possible and acknowledge that that golden ticket of a college education won't just be automatically stamped in the workplace. you don't float through. job success depends on your major, your internships, networking, frankly, a little luck. remember the 1967 career advice in "the graduate"? >> i just want to say one word to you -- just one word. >> yes, sir? >> are you listening? >> yes, sir, i am. >> plastics. >> just one word. s.t.e.m. today's plastic, s.t.e.m., science, technology, engineering, and math. graduates in those fields are more likely it find a job and make money. the starting salary for engineering graduates is nearly $62,000. for humanities and social science majors, $37,000. you don't
here's what a new study from the university of california merced concludes -- the more you contribute to your children's education, the lower their grades are likely to be. that's right. you're buying them a golden ticket, and they're tarnishing it. what are you supposed to do? are you supposed to make them pay their own way? what we can do is help college kids keep their debts as low as possible and acknowledge that that golden ticket of a college education won't just be automatically stamped...
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he joked about the incident at an event in palm springs, california, telling the crowd, i'm only one down and he leaves at hole 13, and says, got to go. clinton didn't accuse the president of ducking out to avoid a loss, but he admitted playing the presidential card himself in the past. >>> and just in time for an inauguration, the white house releasing a new official portrait photo of the president, shows him smiling with his arms folded, standing in front of his desk in the oval office. the president has more gray hair than four years ago and, of course, speaking of hair, first lady michelle obama rocking a new do, has some bangs. michelle obama debuting the new look yesterday. that was actually her 49th birthday as well. happy birthday. >>> monday, not just the day of president obama's second inauguration. it is also martin luther king jr. day. i spoke with the reverend king's youngest child bernice king at the martin luther king center here in atlanta about her new children's book and how she thinks we should remember her father and his message. >> dr. king's work and his mission
he joked about the incident at an event in palm springs, california, telling the crowd, i'm only one down and he leaves at hole 13, and says, got to go. clinton didn't accuse the president of ducking out to avoid a loss, but he admitted playing the presidential card himself in the past. >>> and just in time for an inauguration, the white house releasing a new official portrait photo of the president, shows him smiling with his arms folded, standing in front of his desk in the oval...
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and we begin with this from the "press telegraph" in long beach, california. it reports police for the fontana unified school district bought 14 militarmilitary-style to protect students and faculty in case of a shooting on campus. school board members say $14,000 was spent on what they consider to be a huge departure in policy. the school's district police chief says the weapons are stored in locked compartments strategically placed throughout the district. >>> this from "the new york times" this morning, a sharp decline in the number of american workers belonging to unions. a report says union membership is at its lowest level in nearly a century. several reasons were cited, including new anti-union lawsuits in wisconsin, indiana and other states as well as the growth of sectors like retail and stwraunrestaurants where un don't have much of a presence. for a look at our top stories, head to our blog, cnn.com/earlystart. follow us on twitter and facebook. we respond. we're on it all the time. >>> it is 19 minutes past the hour. so you're prepping for an overs
and we begin with this from the "press telegraph" in long beach, california. it reports police for the fontana unified school district bought 14 militarmilitary-style to protect students and faculty in case of a shooting on campus. school board members say $14,000 was spent on what they consider to be a huge departure in policy. the school's district police chief says the weapons are stored in locked compartments strategically placed throughout the district. >>> this from...
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the latest push coming from senator dianne feinstein, the california democrat who authored the nation's original ban on assault weapons in the 1990s, but this ban would reportedly be much more strict. it would trap current gun owners and outlaw the future sale of some handguns and shotguns. joe johns joins us from washington, i understand that senator feinstein will show up holding a bushmaster. >> reporter: we don't know if she'll be holding it but we know she is going to have some weapons present that would be banned under her proposal, that would include bushmaster, as you know, they're fairly well-known, a bushmaster was we believe used by the shooter in newtown, connecticut. now, we know the broad outlines of what feinstein is likely to promow propose. it's been public for weeks. we look for detail, we expect a revised ban on the so-called military style assault weapons led to believe that means banning the sale, transfer, importation or manufacturing of about 150 firearms, some rifles, even possibly handguns, shotguns, fitted with for example detachable magazines and having at lea
the latest push coming from senator dianne feinstein, the california democrat who authored the nation's original ban on assault weapons in the 1990s, but this ban would reportedly be much more strict. it would trap current gun owners and outlaw the future sale of some handguns and shotguns. joe johns joins us from washington, i understand that senator feinstein will show up holding a bushmaster. >> reporter: we don't know if she'll be holding it but we know she is going to have some...
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california senator dianne feinstein is trying to prevent such shootings. she's introduced legislation that would ban certain types of military style assault weapons and high capacity ammunition. new york's police commissioner though, ray kelly, says while he applauds dianne feinstein and what she's doing, he told cbs' "face the nation" handguns are even bigger problems in cities like his. >> a lot was eliminated last year. but what we know is that he wasn't motivated for this person. "inspire" magazine in which he was the prime mover behind, the magazine or this is the article that he read that justified to him the killing of children -- the killing of women. >> the problem really is concealable handguns. only 2% of the people that we've arrested for guns in the last two years have had assault weapons. we don't want them on the streets. make no mistake about it. but the problem is the handgun. 60% of the murders in new york city are caused by handguns. >> white house correspondent brianna keilar joins me now. with feinstein's bill focusing on certain semi
california senator dianne feinstein is trying to prevent such shootings. she's introduced legislation that would ban certain types of military style assault weapons and high capacity ammunition. new york's police commissioner though, ray kelly, says while he applauds dianne feinstein and what she's doing, he told cbs' "face the nation" handguns are even bigger problems in cities like his. >> a lot was eliminated last year. but what we know is that he wasn't motivated for this...
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it's age appropriate when you have a body like that and i really like that very sexy -- i call it that california malibu hair. it plays against the casual and the sophisticated. one of my best dressed of the night. >> one of the cool things about how connected you are in the fashion industry is you get the early heads up on some of the most anticipated dresses of the night. anne hathaway expected to walk away with an award tonight. what is she wearing? >> let me tell you, nobody knows who ann hae hathaway is wearing yet. in 2009 she looked like a grecian goodness in night. tonight she might be doing chanel but it's anybody's guess. the thing i love about ann is ann says she's the luckiest girl in the world because she gets to play dressup and she has the best time for awards season because it's a little girl's fantasy to wear the best of the best. >> i always wonder as well when these award shows such as the s.a.g. and globes are taking place, if they're giving any consideration to the fact they're sitting around having dinner. they actually have to take some thought into the fact they have to ge
it's age appropriate when you have a body like that and i really like that very sexy -- i call it that california malibu hair. it plays against the casual and the sophisticated. one of my best dressed of the night. >> one of the cool things about how connected you are in the fashion industry is you get the early heads up on some of the most anticipated dresses of the night. anne hathaway expected to walk away with an award tonight. what is she wearing? >> let me tell you, nobody...
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she said she used to teach farmer workers english in southern california. she also got that history passed along to her. of course, her mother, secretary of state, we all know the clinton story. we just saw chelsea clinton. she was actually signing some cards for some kids in homeless shelters and foster care that are going to be delivered later this afternoon. and randi, i have to say, we have a special guest. we saw her earlier. now she joins us live here. she needs no introduction. goss tepel great yolanda adams. i have to say i feel underdressed. this is a gorgeous outfit. they told me i was going to be joust doors. it's beautiful. you save three different songs. this is second nature to you. you and your family so much a part of community service. tell us what you hope to give, what you hope to tell people today through your words and your songs. >> well, all of my songs are inspirational. so i hope to inspire people to get out of their comfort zones and just give a little. you know, most of the time, all people want is your time because, you know, if
she said she used to teach farmer workers english in southern california. she also got that history passed along to her. of course, her mother, secretary of state, we all know the clinton story. we just saw chelsea clinton. she was actually signing some cards for some kids in homeless shelters and foster care that are going to be delivered later this afternoon. and randi, i have to say, we have a special guest. we saw her earlier. now she joins us live here. she needs no introduction. goss...
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the fee won't apply to purchases in ten states including new york, california and texas. it won't apply to debit cards. >> can you give me the swipe key? this is the universal sign for swipe. >>> first rihanna. then drake and now frank ocean. chris brown allegedly gets into another fight. that story coming up in our next half-hour, right here on cnn. no swipe fees here, people. all stations come over to mission a for a final go. no go call. this is for real this time. we are on step seven point two one two. we have entered our two minute hold. cabin venting has been inhibited. copy that. sys two, verify and lock. command is locked. flight computer state has entered auto idyll. three, two, one. the falcon 9 has launched. preparing for nose cone separation. standing by for capture. the most innovative software on the planet... dragon is captured. is connecting today's leading companies to places beyond it. siemens. answers. discover card. cashbacashback concierge?! we have a concierge! i know; it's exciting! wow! what exactly is a cashback concierge? well there's lots of wa
the fee won't apply to purchases in ten states including new york, california and texas. it won't apply to debit cards. >> can you give me the swipe key? this is the universal sign for swipe. >>> first rihanna. then drake and now frank ocean. chris brown allegedly gets into another fight. that story coming up in our next half-hour, right here on cnn. no swipe fees here, people. all stations come over to mission a for a final go. no go call. this is for real this time. we are on...
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and i guess what it made me feel is that if i'm making a film about a school shooting in california and i'm personally connected to a school shooting that's happening across the country in connecticut, then school shootings are far too pervasive. this should not be happening. if it's so ubiquitous that i have two connections to those kinds of stories. >> and marta, what do you feel, having made the documentary, about the issue of guns in schools generally? many of the gun rights lobbyists -- answer to sandy hook is to arm teachers perhaps, armed janitors, armed police or security guards everywhere. what to you think about that equation? more guns would lead to more safety at schools? >> well, i have to say first off that i'm a filmmaker. i'm not a lawmaker. so we made this film to give voice to the people who are involved with this shooting. and that was really all we wanted to do. >> well, it's a very powerful film. i hope you'll go and see it. it raises a lot of issues. >> thank you. >> i congratulate you for raising those issues in such a dramatic way. the hbo documentary "valentine
and i guess what it made me feel is that if i'm making a film about a school shooting in california and i'm personally connected to a school shooting that's happening across the country in connecticut, then school shootings are far too pervasive. this should not be happening. if it's so ubiquitous that i have two connections to those kinds of stories. >> and marta, what do you feel, having made the documentary, about the issue of guns in schools generally? many of the gun rights lobbyists...
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he was tar getting two boys at taft high school in balkersfield, california. the suspect may have had a hit list. teacher ryan heber and kim lee fields, counselor, getting high praise for convincing the shooter to put the shotgun down. >> this teacher and counselor stood face to face not knowi ii whether he would turn the gun on them. they have seen the news meadow, probably expected the worst and hoped for the best, gave students a chance to escape and conversed and it worked. >> for now, the suspect will be charged as a juvenile with attempted murder it will be up to prosecutors to decide if he will be eventually charged as an adult. >>> some americans are believed to be among the dead in a hotel fire in the northern philippines. it happened at the dryden hotel in oulangopo city. the fire destroyed seven rooms, some offices, a communications center and a computer room. investigators trying to nail down the cause. initial signs suggest it may have been an electrical fire. >>> it is now official. james holmes will be tried for murder in colorado for the movie
he was tar getting two boys at taft high school in balkersfield, california. the suspect may have had a hit list. teacher ryan heber and kim lee fields, counselor, getting high praise for convincing the shooter to put the shotgun down. >> this teacher and counselor stood face to face not knowi ii whether he would turn the gun on them. they have seen the news meadow, probably expected the worst and hoped for the best, gave students a chance to escape and conversed and it worked. >>...